Description

This Baked Stuffed Shrimp Casserole takes the classic New England-style stuffed shrimp and transforms it into a casserole that’s perfect for a small crowd. Made with gluten-free cracker crumbs, lump crab meat, garlic, parsley, and lemon, it’s a festive and flavorful dish ideal for Christmas Eve or any special occasion.

Ingredients

Shrimp: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Olive Oil: 1 tsp
Kosher Salt: 1/2 tsp
Fresh Cracked Black Pepper: 1/2 tsp
Crab Meat: 1 lb lump crab meat
Cracker Crumbs: 1 cup (use gluten-free crackers or Ritz)
Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
Fresh Parsley: 1/3 cup, chopped
Lemon: Zest and juice of 1 lemon (plus wedges for serving)
Unsalted Butter: 1/2 stick, melted

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Instructions

Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Prepare the Shrimp:
Butterfly the cleaned shrimp by cutting down the back of the spine most of the way through without cutting all the way. Toss shrimp in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Make the Stuffing:
In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, cracker crumbs, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
Assemble the Casserole:
Arrange the seasoned shrimp in a single layer in an oven-safe baking dish, with the cut sides down and tails facing up. (Don’t worry if the shrimp don’t stand perfectly upright; the stuffing will cover them.)
Spoon the crab stuffing over and around the shrimp evenly.
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the shrimp are just cooked through and the stuffing is lightly golden.
Optional Broil:
For a crispier topping, broil on high for 1 minute, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
Serve:
Serve immediately with additional lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy!

Notes

Cracker Substitution: Gluten-free crackers or traditional Ritz crackers both work well for the stuffing.
Make Ahead: The stuffing can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Assemble and bake the dish just before serving.
Presentation Tip: For individual servings, use ramekins instead of a casserole dish and reduce the baking time slightly.